Remembering “Terrible Ted” Lindsay
Red Wings legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Ted Lindsay has died at the age of 93.
He died under hospice care overnight.
Lindsay, known as “Terrible Ted,” played for the Red Wings in the 1940s and 50s and helped the team win four Stanley cups. He was inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1966.
Let’s take a look back at a video that shows the amount of respect Ted had around the league.
A public viewing will take place for Detroit Red Wings great Ted Lindsay from 9:07 a.m.-7:07 p.m. Friday at Little Caesars Arena.
Memorial tributes can be sent to: Ted Lindsay Foundation, 1819 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083.
Head Coach Jeff Blashill told Brad Galli from WXYZ a great story about Ted:
Jeff Blashill shared a piece of advice Ted Lindsay gave him:
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) March 5, 2019
"If they go into the corner with another guy and don't come up with the puck, they're a horse shit hockey player." pic.twitter.com/PuEC08CvSH
Here are some players reactions to Ted’s passing
"He was a tough individual, tough customer on the ice. Just such a great person off the ice. Very fortunate to meet him, spend some time with him."
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 4, 2019
- @justinabss #RIP7 pic.twitter.com/zZuQsywRyq
"Someone who as a hockey player growing up in Michigan, he's a man who built Hockeytown, someone that embodies everything that it means to be a Red Wing, not only a player but a person."
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 4, 2019
- @Dylanlarkin39 #RIP7 pic.twitter.com/HlcTJdFB92
Earlier in the week the Vancouver Canucks had a very nice tribute to Ted.
The @Canucks and @MapleLeafs hold a moment of silence to honour @NHL great Ted Lindsay. pic.twitter.com/FqIj9frsgO
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 7, 2019